Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elshaikh, Internist in Montclair, NJ?
What languages does Dr. Elshaikh speak?
Dr. Elshaikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Elshaikh typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Elshaikh diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Elshaikh. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Elshaikh typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Barakat Elshaikh may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Elshaikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elshaikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Elshaikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 775-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elshaikh accept in Montclair, NJ?
Dr. Elshaikh in Montclair, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
Promedica Health Systems
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Elshaikh's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Elshaikh affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elshaikh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Elshaikh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elshaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740809532.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elshaikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elshaikh
What is Dr. Barakat Elshaikh's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.